Reasons to choose DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom
Released in 1998, DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.4 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minolta DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom
vs Minolta RD-3000
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom31 mm²
RD-3000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom and RD-3000 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE EX 1500 ZoomMetricRD-3000
1.4 MPEffective pixels2.7 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.68 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
21.94 µm²Pixel area11.38 µm²
4.56 MP/cm²Pixel density8.79 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
380 gWeight1,000 g
Compact FlashStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom and RD-3000 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom has the lighter body. The RD-3000 has the higher effective resolution. The RD-3000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose RD-3000
Released in 1999, RD-3000 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,000 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.